It is often said that lies are loud, whereas truthful things like faith, love, and devotion are quiet. During those quiet moments, we can...

The clarity of the voice was unmistakable. The message was not open to interpretation. God said, "Pray now. Now." When God assigns us a...

There I was. Standing in the coffee aisle of the supermarket. I felt a jolt in my heart an instant before my eyes registered the cause of...

Fairy tales are truly underrated. These subtle and time-honored tales are rich with meaning and wisdom. I have recently gleaned from one...

Children are essential to faith communities. Without them, church families are simply entertaining themselves until they die. With many...

Children truly love to be part of faith communities. They enjoy fun songs, loving teachers, engaging lessons, and having their spirits...

Children are like smart phones. Always listening, and then giving notifications at unexpected times. When you surround your children with...

The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...

Ultimately we will be defined by who we are at our core. As a culture, as a faith community, and as individuals we will be noted for our...

Bibs and aprons are essentially the same sort of garment with the same purpose: they keep your clothes protected from food stains. The...

There is a big misconception about discipline in our culture these days. It is founded, primarily, in a basic grammatical error. You see,...

Memorial Day is a patriotic American holiday which is unique among the others. It is the day that we remember all military members who...

The summer sun is already shining here at our little home, and the days are lengthening. Light comes in so many forms and brings life and...

Rabbis sometimes wonder why Noah was chosen over Adam to save humanity from the trap of sin. There are many thoughts on this, but my...

While studying the literary genre called fairy tales, I learned a dirty little secret from the middle ages: The practice of infant...

We've all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. While this proverb does not express a Biblical view of parenting, it is...

If you give a child a sparkler, they will ask you to light it. When you light it for them, they might want to wave it around. When they...

The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...

You are the glue that holds it all together. You know it, they know it. The problem is that glue, when it is high quality, dries clear....

We are all children of God, but my favorite people are actual children. They are so very precious that we must nurture them with extra...